So Iowa has started off the 2013 class pretty strong for their standards.

First got a commit from 4* IN DE David Kenney. Currently the #8 DE in 'Merica.

Today got a commit from 3* IA/IL WR Derreck Willies. Willies had previously gone to school in Iowa, just transferred to Rock Island, IL which you could piss from one side of the Mississippi in Rock Island and hit Iowa. He's 6'3 190 already, and supposedly pretty fast. Was 2nd team all Iowa as a Junior, and it will be interesting to see how he does in track this spring.

...I don't think Ohio State expected Marcus Baugh to verbal to them like he did, pleasant surprise today. That means one of McNeil or Heuerman will get left out now. Heuerman was rumored to be a silent though, so his spot may be locked up already. He just changed his announcement date so that his older brother (who plays at OSU) can be there to witness it.

Oh yeah Michigan is definitely back. With Meyer to Ohio State that rivalry is going to be nuts again, very good for the game. Throw in Wisconsin's recent run and O'Brien breathing (not blowing) new life into PSU, the Big 10 could be ending the SEC's run sometime soon. I think Michigan will be good this year but they will need one more year with Hoke and then they should be a power again. They are dominating recruiting.

Hoke is an amazing coach. He is a winner and is obviously a great recruiter. Michigan will be a scary team for years to come. I totally agree that the influx of high quality coaches, mixed with the success each is having in recruiting, is going to put the Big 10 back on the map. Very exciting times for the B1G

Iowa starting to build a little pipeline to Michigan's Cass Tech. 3* DB Delano Hill verbals over offers from Illinois and Syracuse, plus some other nibbles. Add that to Ruben Lile and Laron Taylor last year, not a bad little streak of guys that Michigan and others will probably over look.

Anyone with familiarity to recruiting in Michigan know anything about Hill or Cass Tech in general?

Iowa starting to build a little pipeline to Michigan's Cass Tech. 3* DB Delano Hill verbals over offers from Illinois and Syracuse, plus some other nibbles. Add that to Ruben Lile and Laron Taylor last year, not a bad little streak of guys that Michigan and others will probably over look.

Anyone with familiarity to recruiting in Michigan know anything about Hill or Cass Tech in general?

Cass is arguably the best program in the state. They put out multiple D-I guys every year, mostly on the defensive side of the ball. Michigan is still going to get whoever they want from Cass, but Iowa has to like where they are sitting with the school. They are loaded this year and could be even better next year.

Cass is arguably the best program in the state. They put out multiple D-I guys every year, mostly on the defensive side of the ball. Michigan is still going to get whoever they want from Cass, but Iowa has to like where they are sitting with the school. They are loaded this year and could be even better next year.

Ya, someone said the 2013 and 2014 classes are loaded, so it's nice to see Iowa get their foot in the door right now.

I'm perfectly happy with us taking the guys Michigan doesn't want. I don't expect to win many, if any, head to head battles for recruits, but once Michigan fills up, I'm good with the leftovers. Do you know if MSU has a strong pressence with Cass Tech, or any other schools? Or is it Michigan and then whoever else kids want after Michigan?

Starting QB A.J. McCarron had 2 TD passes, one a beautiful rainbow timing pattern at the corner of the EZ. McCarron is one of 8 offensive starters returning, including 4 of the front 5 on the OL losing only the center.